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Communications regarding the CHESS Project

CHESS Project communications

The following lists communications since November 2022 about the CHESS Project.

Date of publicationDetailsReference materials
1 December 2025CHESS Release 2 Drop 2 User Technical Documentation is now available Stakeholder communication
20 November 2025CHESS Project Partnership Program – confirmation of Milestone 1 requirements Industry update
20 November 2025CHESS Project Partnership Program – confirmation of Milestone 1 requirements Stakeholder communication
17 November 2025CHESS Release 1 Implementation Dress Rehearsal 1 successfully completedStakeholder communication
14 November 2025CHESS Release 1 AMO Parallel Test - Release Notes now availableStakeholder communication
6 November 2025Change log now available – CHESS Project User Technical DocumentationStakeholder communication
31 October 2025CHESS Release 1 Implementation Dress Rehearsal 1 Runbook now availableStakeholder communication
7 October 2025CHESS Release 1 Clearing Regression Test phase open and documentation publishedStakeholder communication
29 September 2025CHESS Release 1 AMO Parallel Test Guide now availableStakeholder communication
26 September 2025CHESS Release 1 Cutover Operating Model now availableStakeholder communication
19 September 2025CHESS Release 2 Industry Test ApproachStakeholder communication
1 September 2025CHESS Release 1 AMO Accreditation and Operational ReadinessStakeholder communication
29 August 2025CHESS Release 2 Drop 1 User Documentation is now availableStakeholder communication
29 August 2025Updated CHESS Release 1 Connectivity Guide and Environment Access Application Form Stakeholder communication
13 August 2025Independent assessment of ASX's Assurance Plan for the CHESS Project - June 2025Stakeholder communication
28 July 2025CHESS Release 1: AMO July Patch Release Notes & Updated Issues Log and User Technical DocumentationStakeholder communication
10 July 2025CHESS Project Response to Consultation on Release 1 (Clearing Services) – Amendments to Rules and Procedures Stakeholder communication
7 July 2025CHESS Release 1 AMO ReadinessStakeholder communication
30 June 2025CHESS Release 1 AMO Readiness Release Notes & updated User Technical DocumentationStakeholder communication
26 June 2025CHESS Release 1 Cutover ApproachStakeholder communication
25 June 2025CHESS Release 1 Clearing Regression Test Guide Stakeholder communication 
28 May 2025CHESS Release 1 AMO Operational Readiness Guide Stakeholder communication
7 May 2025Changes to CHESS XP1 test environment for CHESS ProjectStakeholder communication
3 March 2025Consultation papers on Release 1 - Rules and Procedures, AMO Contractual TermsStakeholder communication
3 March 2025Consultation on Release 1 (Clearing Services) – Amendments to Rules and Procedures  Consultation paper
3 March 2025Consultation on Release 1 (Clearing Services) – Amendments to AMO Contractual Terms  Consultation paper
28 February 2025Release 1 Industry Test Environment (ITE)Stakeholder communication
24 February 2025Industry Testing Environment - ClearingStakeholder communication
20 February 2025Independent assessment of ASX's Assurance Plan for CHESS replacement – December 2024 reportIndependent expert report
20 February 2025Independent assessment of ASX's Assurance Plan for CHESS replacement – December 2024 reportStakeholder communication
26 November 2024Responses to Consultation Feedback: Consultation on the scope and implementation of CHESS replacement Release 2 (settlement and subregister) and CHESS Replacement Partnership Program Development Incentive Pool Future MilestonesStakeholder communication
26 November 2024Response to Consultation Feedback: Consultation on the scope and implementation of CHESS replacement Release 2 (settlement and subregister)Response paper
26 November 2024Response to Consultation Feedback: CHESS Replacement Partnership Program Development Incentive Pool Future Milestones Response paper
2 August 2024Consultation on the scope and implementation of CHESS replacement Release 2 (settlement and subregister)Stakeholder communication
2 August 2024Consultation on the scope and implementation of CHESS replacement Release 2 (settlement and subregister) Consultation paper
26 July 2024Independent Assessment Report of ASX's Assurance Plan for CHESS Replacement - June 2024Independent expert report
26 July 2024Independent Assessment Report of ASX's Assurance Plan for CHESS Replacement - June 2024Stakeholder communication
19 July 2024CHESS replacement Partnership Program: update to consultation responseStakeholder communication
28 June 2024Response to Consultation Feedback: Consultation Paper on Staged Implementation Approach and Implementation of Release 1 (Clearing Services)Response paper
17 April 2024CHESS Replacement Partnership Program: Development Incentive Pool Future Milestones Consultation Paper Consultation paper
17 April 2024
CHESS Replacement Partnership Program: Development Incentive Pool Future Milestones Consultation Paper
Stakeholder communication
14 March 2024Consultation Paper on Staged Implementation Approach and Implementation of Release 1 (Clearing Services)Consultation paper
14 March 2024ASX commences industry consultation on its proposed approach to deliver CHESS replacementMedia release
16 February 2024CHESS Replacement project update - ASX half-year resultsStakeholder communication
31 January 2024Independent Assessment Report of ASX's Assurance Program for CHESS Replacement - December 2023Independent expert report
31 January 2024Independent Assessment Report of ASX's Assurance Program for CHESS Replacement - December 2023Stakeholder communication
5 December 2023ASX CHESS Replacement – Independent Assessment Report on the CHESS Replacement Project ‘Define & Plan’ PhaseStakeholder communication
20 November 2023ASX announces product based solution for CHESS Replacement, industry consultation on next phase to commence in 2024Stakeholder communication
20 November 2023CHESS Replacement - Solution Announced and 2024 ConsultationMedia release
11 October 2023Communique released from the Cash Equities Clearing and Settlement Advisory GroupCommunique
30 August 2023ASX to host first stakeholder Advisory Group meeting for CHESS replacementStakeholder communication
30 August 2023ASX to host first stakeholder Advisory Group meeting for CHESS replacementMedia release
17 August 2023ASX releases 2023 financial results and publishes special report on recommendations from external review into CHESS replacementStakeholder communication
17 August 2023ASX continues to uplift delivery capabilityMedia release
12 July 2023CHESS Replacement – Independent Assessment of ASX’s Assurance Program – June 23 Report Independent expert report
12 July 2023CHESS Replacement – Independent Assessment of ASX’s Assurance Program – June 23 Report Stakeholder communication
29 June 2023ASX Corrects Speculation on CHESS Replacement SolutionMedia release
17 May 2023ASX enhances eligibility criteria for CHESS Replacement Partnership ProgramMedia release
17 May 2023ASX CHESS Replacement Industry Webinar 17 May 2023Industry webinar – 17 May 2023
17 May 2023ASX CHESS Replacement Industry Webinar 17 May 2023Q&A – 17 May 2023
28 April 2023CHESS Replacement Project - Partnership ProgramStakeholder communication
16 February 2023CHESS Replacement project update - ASX half year resultsStakeholder communication
1 February 2023CHESS Replacement – Independent Assessment of ASX’s Assurance Program – December 2022 Report Independent expert report
1 February 2023CHESS Replacement – Independent Assessment of ASX’s Assurance Program – December 2022 Report Stakeholder communication
17 November 2022CHESS replacement project update: Publication of Accenture’s findings – ASX CHESS replacement application delivery reviewStakeholder communication
17 November 2022CHESS Replacement project – ASX Market Announcement ASX market announcement 
17 November 2022Publication of Accenture’s findings – ASX CHESS replacement application delivery reviewIndependent expert report